Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno Valdarno

What Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno Valdarno does

Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno is a public consortium (ente pubblico) established under Tuscan regional law L.R.T. 79/2012 and operating under the historic framework of R.D. 368/1904. It holds exclusive statutory jurisdiction over land reclamation (bonifica), hydraulic infrastructure management, and flood prevention in the Medio Valdarno territory, which spans 11 municipalities across the Florence metropolitan area and parts of Pistoia province, including the Arno River basin and tributaries such as Torrente Pesa and Torrente Ombrone Pistoiese. The consortium operates pumping stations (idrovoro), sluice gates (paratoie), water intake structures, and expansion basins, and exercises police authority over a 10-meter hydraulic protection zone along watercourses.

The consortium's core service portfolio includes the Contributo di Bonifica (annual drainage contribution levied on property owners based on the Piano di Classifica), the granting of precarious concessions for construction works within hydraulic protection zones, management of Contratti di Fiume (River Contracts), and citizen reporting (Segnalazioni). Digital service layers include the new Portale del Contribuente (launched 2026, replacing the legacy inCatasto), the Signor CBMV AI-powered virtual assistant built on CareN by Gap Automation, and integrated payment through the mandatory pagoPA national platform with compulsory collection via Agenzia delle Entrate Riscossione.

Revenue is generated through mandatory annual bonifica contributions collected from consorziati (property owners and landowners), concession processing fees (€100 new / €50 renewal) and annual concession canoni, EU and regional grants (notably over €67 million from the EU Solidarity Fund for post-November 2023 emergency works), and coordinated funding with Regione Toscana. The organization is governed by statutory bodies under regional oversight rather than private shareholders, employs approximately 20 people across seven office locations in Tuscany, and distributes services exclusively within its statutory territorial jurisdiction.

Name

Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno Valdarno

Legal name

Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno

Website

https://cbmv.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno is a public Tuscan consortium holding statutory authority over land reclamation, hydraulic infrastructure, and flood prevention across 11 municipalities in the Medio Valdarno territory, funded by mandatory drainage contributions, concession fees, and EU/regional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management and Land Reclamation Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Culverts, Bridges & Cross-Drainage Structures (Hydraulic Capacity & Rehabilitation) (EUANAEAC), Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Land reclamation services
• Hydraulic infrastructure management
• Flood prevention systems
• Water resource management
• Drainage contribution management

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Contributo di Bonifica (Drainage Contribution): Annual drainage contributions collected from consortium members (consorziati) based on property values and benefits received from flood prevention and land reclamation infrastructure. Contributions are calculated through the Piano di Classifica and collected via pagoPA. Revenue is collected through voluntary payment phase followed by compulsory collection via Agenzia delle Entrate Riscossione for unpaid amounts.
2. Canoni di Concessione Precaria (Concession Fees): Annual fees charged for concessions to build structures within the hydraulic protection zone (10-meter buffer along watercourses). Fees are calculated based on a tariffario (fee schedule) updated annually, covering maintenance costs incurred by the consortium. Concessions have maximum duration of 19 years and require processing fees of €100 (new) or €50 (renewal).
3. EU and Regional Funding: European Union and regional government funding for specific infrastructure projects. Notably, the EU Solidarity Fund provided over €67 million for post-emergency hydraulic works following November 2023 weather events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The consortium manages hydraulic infrastructure and land reclamation (bonifica) across the Medio Valdarno territory, operating pumping stations, sluice gates, water intake structures, and flood control works to protect properties in the Arno basin and tributary valleys. It levies annual drainage contributions (Contributo di Bonifica) on landowners based on property classification, grants concessions for construction within the 10-meter hydraulic protection zone, and runs citizen reporting and River Contracts programs for participatory basin planning.

Product overview

The Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno offers a suite of digital services centered on water management and land reclamation (bonifica) administration. The primary offerings include the Portale del Contribuente for contribution management and payments, the virtual assistant Signor CBMV for automated citizen assistance, a contributions calculation and classification system (Piano di Classifica), a concessions and authorizations service for hydraulic works near water bodies, and a reporting system for territorial issues. The organization also manages river rehabilitation projects (Contratti di Fiume) for Arno, Torrente Pesa, and Torrente Ombrone Pistoiese.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portale del Contribuente (Taxpayer Portal) Online self-service portal allowing consorziati (members) to view their contribution positions, verify payment status, download payment notices and receipts, and manage cadastral records related to bonifica levies.
• Signor CBMV (Virtual Assistant) AI-powered conversational virtual assistant providing automated responses to citizen questions about bonifica contributions, territorial information, and enabling submission of territorial reports. Built on CareN conversational AI by Gap Automation.
• Contributo di Bonifica Management Annual land reclamation levy calculation, classification (Piano di Classifica), collection, and debt recovery service for properties within the consortium perimeter, with payments processed via pagoPA and compulsory collection via Agenzia delle Entrate Riscossione.
• Concessioni e Autorizzazioni (Concessions and Authorizations) Granting of precarious concessions and authorizations for construction works within the 10-meter hydraulic protection zone along water bodies, subject to annual fees determined by tariff schedule (processing fees €100 new, €50 renewal/variation; maximum duration 19 years).
• Segnalazioni (Citizen Reporting System) Citizen reporting system for territorial issues, hydraulic problems, and bonifica-related concerns, enabling the consortium to receive and manage public notifications.
• Contratti di Fiume (River Contracts) River Contracts program for participatory planning and management of river territories including Arno, Torrente Pesa, and Torrente Ombrone Pistoiese, promoting environmental protection and flood risk mitigation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €67 million in EU funding secured for post-emergency hydraulic works

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione ToscanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority that established the consortium under L.R.T. 79/2012 and maintains oversight through the Giunta Regionale's approval of annual Bonifica Activity Plans. Provides authorization for concession decisions and collaborates on river contracts and emergency response.
• ANBI Toscana / ANBI (Associazione Nazionale Bonifiche Italiane)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational and regional associations of Italian reclamation (bonifica) consortia. Consortium participates in shared initiatives, best practices exchange, and collective representation on national water management and hydraulic safety policies.
• Autorità di bacino distrettuale dell'Appennino SettentrionalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict river basin authority for the Northern Apennines responsible for strategic water resource planning, flood risk management, and coordination with consortium activities in the Arno basin.
• Unione dei Comuni della Val di BisenziominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal union providing taxpayer information services under convenzione (agreement) per L.R. 79/2012 Article 23, assisting consorziati in the Bisenzio Valley area.
• Unione Montana dei Comuni del MugellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain municipal union providing taxpayer information services under convenzione per L.R. 79/2012 Article 23, assisting consorziati in the Mugello area.
• CFR - Centro Funzionale Regionale della Regione ToscanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional functional center for weather monitoring providing meteorological vigilance data and forecasts used by the consortium for emergency preparedness and flood response.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ANBI - Associazione Nazionale Bonifiche Italiane: National association representing all Italian reclamation consortia. Functions as the consortium's industry body for policy advocacy, best-practice exchange, and collective representation on national water management — a structural peer relationship rather than a competing entity.

Direct peers

• Consorzio di Bonifica dell'Emilia Centrale: Emilia-Romagna bonifica consortium operating under the same national reclamation framework. Comparable in structure, contributor-funded model, and responsibility for flood defense, irrigation infrastructure, and concession management along watercourses.
• Consorzio di Bonifica del Delta del Po: Major Po-delta reclamation consortium managing hydraulic infrastructure and land reclamation in one of Italy's most flood-prone territories. Comparable in core function (hydraulic risk management, contributor fee collection, river-basin coordination).
• Consorzio di Bonifica 4 Basso Valdarno: Tuscan bonifica consortium covering the lower Arno basin immediately downstream of Medio Valdarno. Shares the same legal framework, contribution methodology (Contributo di Bonifica), and operational model for flood prevention and waterway maintenance.
• Consorzio di Bonifica Alto Valdarno: Adjacent Tuscan bonifica consortium operating in the upper Arno basin under the same L.R.T. 79/2012 framework. Performs nearly identical hydraulic infrastructure management and land reclamation functions in contiguous territory, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Consorzio di Bonifica della Capitanata: One of Italy's largest bonifica consortia, operating in Puglia. Performs analogous land reclamation, irrigation, and flood defense functions at substantially larger scale, providing a benchmark for what mature Italian reclamation consortia can scale to.
• Consorzio di Bonifica della Romagna: Romagna-region bonifica consortium with comparable mandate over hydraulic infrastructure maintenance and reclamation contributions. Notably has also recently dealt with major flood events (May 2023 Romagna flooding), making it a relevant operational benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Publiacqua S.p.A. Tuscany's integrated water service operator (acquedotto, fognatura, depurazione) serving the same regional territory. While focused on potable water rather than flood prevention, it operates within the same Regione Toscana regulatory perimeter and shares payer-base overlap with consorziati.
• Autorità di bacino distrettuale dell'Appennino Settentrionale: Northern Apennines river basin authority and a direct strategic partner of the consortium. Responsible for strategic water resource planning and flood risk management at the district level, operating broader scope (multi-region) but overlapping heavily on Arno-basin flood governance.

Regional players

• Acque S.p.A. Integrated water service operator for the lower Valdarno area (Basso Valdarno), serving overlapping Tuscan geography. Comparable in being a regional public-interest utility under Tuscan oversight, though focused on potable water rather than flood and reclamation infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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